Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
92.4Single-core84.7
75.7Multi-core86.9
58.4Gamingspec-based70.7
3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 76.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11). Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 85
- 68% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 76
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 71% higher cores: 24 vs 14
- 71% higher threads: 24 vs 14
- 54% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 26 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 159 W | 182 W+14% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 14 | 24+71% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+68% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 26 MB | 40 MB+54% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,307+8%Top 5% | 3,061Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,856Top 14% | 19,926Top 13% |
| PassMark | 43,046Top 23% | 57,762+34%Top 11% |
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